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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,411.33, 55,767.62 and 23,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,411.33, 55,767.62 and 23,425.43 is: 32,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,411.33 : 55,767.62 = 23,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,411.33/55,767.62 = 23,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,411.33x = 55,767.62 × 23,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,411.33x = 1,306,380,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,380,291.62/40,411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,327.08

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